DenmarkHowever, the legalization of euthanasia is rejected by the Danish Ethics Council.
The Nordics
Ten-year-olds given five gender options in health survey
SwedenHealth survey from Västra Götaland creates confusion among children, say parents.
Young Finns cannot afford food and medicines
FinlandAround one million Finns cannot afford basic needs, according to a new report by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).
Man shot in square in Helsingborg
SwedenShootings continue - Swedish police is looking for witnesses.
Economic Crime Authority: Gang criminals run healthcare centers
SwedenA recent report confirms that criminal gangs have infiltrated the Swedish healthcare system.
Villa blown up in new suspected gang attack
SwedenThe country's 132nd explosion this year rocked the Stentorp residential area near Upplandsbro, north of Stockholm, Sweden.
Swedish state media SVT cuts back – lays off 80 people
Sweden"Increased cost pressures" force the state channel to save an additional 200 million kronor.
Finland’s government sued over covid passes
FinlandEntrepreneur Mika Vauhkala and his legal team argue that the implementation of the covid pass has been in violation of the constitution and human rights.
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Norway wants to ban marriage between cousins
NorwayAims to prevent forced marriages and health risks.
One in five Swedes avoids crowds
SwedenCorona restrictions continue to affect the way people live.
Luxury cars smuggled into Russia from Finland
FinlandThe state broadcaster Yle has been able to track where car transports are headed as they cross the Russian border using transmitters.
Member of parliament wants to legalize pepper spray
SwedenReasonable in a society that "has let people down by not forcefully acting against insecurity", writes Jan Ericson (M).
Icelands largest prison expands
IcelandThe aim is to prevent regular conflicts in the "square" of Litla-Hraun prison.
Endangered Arctic fox is on the rise in Finland
FinlandDuring this summer, a total of 25 newborn Arctic fox pups have been discovered.
Swedish government to abolish screen time requirements in preschools
SwedenThe proposal comes after criticism that screen use risks hampering children's language development.
Iceland hit hard by opioid addiction
Iceland"Over 30 young people have died this year alone," says head of a family counseling organization.
‘Reading prescription’ for families welcomed in Finland
FinlandA new motion calls for Finnish families to be encouraged to read more with their children.
Thousands call for Sweden to leave WHO – demonstration in Stockholm
SwedenWarns that the WHO is gaining "legally binding power" over member states and "threatening human rights".
Migrants with no right to benefits receive food and lodging from Icelandic state
Iceland"We don't want a society where people live on the streets," says Minister of social affairs and employment Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson.
Swedish boy with multi-tools convicted of knife crime – Supreme Court reviews case
SwedenKept the tool in the glove compartment of his A tractor to fix problems with the vehicle.
Danish municipality bans nicotine products
DenmarkOdense bans municipal employees from using tobacco, e-cigarettes and snus during working hours.
Finns worry about the economy
FinlandBoth consumers and businesses in Finland think the economy looks grim for the coming year.
Norway asks for international help to deal with Swedish gangs
The NordicsNorwegian police warn that criminal networks based in Sweden have now started to establish themselves in Norway as well.
Swedish politician calls for memorial day for victims of communism
Sweden"New generations must be reminded of the suffering caused by communism," the MP writes in a motion submitted to the constitutional committee.